Complaints/Non-discrimination/ADA/Title IX
Nondiscrimination/ADA/Title IX
Fern Ridge School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all its educational and employment activities. FRSD does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of protected class, including age, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. See Policy AC Nondiscrimination and Policy AC-AR Discrimination Complaints Procedure. Complaints and/or inquiries regarding discrimination based on any protected class listed here may be directed to the appropriate Coordinator specified below. Unresolved complaints may be appealed to the Oregon Department of Education. Complaints and/or inquiries regarding discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, and/or sex may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination): Michelle Marshall, Director of K-12 Programs; 541-935-2253
Section 504 Coordinator (disability discrimination): Rilke Klingsporn, Director of Special Programs; 541-935-7733
ADA/Title II Coordinator (disability discrimination): Gary Carpenter, Superintendent; 541-935-2253
Civil Rights Coordinator (any discrimination): Gary Carpenter, Superintendent; 541-935-2253
Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure Title IX Background and Job DescriptionODE Fall 2026 Title IX Training 504 Background and Job Description ADA Grievance Procedure
Complaints
All Fern Ridge School District staff are committed to providing the best education for our young people. We want our students to be healthy, happy, safe and to do well in school. We are aware that there may be occasions where people have concerns or complaints. While every concern/complaint is different, the steps for dealing with them should be the same, and as such, FRSD has policy on this topic. The links below identify both our District Policy, and the Public Complaints Procedure that govern this process.
In general, the vast majority of complaints can be addressed or solved informally with a discussion on the matter with the school employee involved. In situations where the issue is unable to be resolved informally, a formal complaint can be filed using the form in the complaint procedure link below.
Public Complaints Appeals Process